How crucial is enamel cast iron vs. plain? Anyone just use plain for almost everything?

I say this because I have a crush on the Lodge plain skillet with non heating handle and helper handle. And I already have a cast iron Dutch oven. What would buying a Staub enamel pan or two really get me? Is tomato really noticeably iron-tinged with just plain cast iron?

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